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1996 - 2004 S40
1996 - 2004 V40

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pbrownbigboy
Posts: 3
Joined: 31 October 2011
Year and Model: s40 2000
Location: england

stalling when first started

Post by pbrownbigboy »

i have a s40 2000 and stalls constantly when first started,seems only when choce is on,once warmed up runs just fine,no codes showing,cleaned idle control,replaced idle control,very frustrating,cheers pete

zulu-v40
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Joined: 9 August 2011
Year and Model: 2003 V40
Location: Lansing, MI

Post by zulu-v40 »

What about spark plugs? Are they gapped properly? If not, they might ruin your coil packs. Spark plug wires could be bad too.
2003 V40 T4, silicone vacuum hoses, K&N air filter, iPd Boost Gauge, iPd HD TCV, PowerSlot Rotors

pbrownbigboy
Posts: 3
Joined: 31 October 2011
Year and Model: s40 2000
Location: england

Post by pbrownbigboy »

had the plugs checked,and new plug wires also,cheers

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billofdurham
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Year and Model: 855, 1995
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Post by billofdurham »

Some more things to check:

Throttle switch and connection.
Coolant temperature sensor and connection.
Intake system for air leaks.
Engine speed sensor.

Bill.
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1996 850GLT 2.5 20v Estate Manual.
1995 Peugeot Boxer 2.5Tdi Autosleeper.
Previously:
1984 244DL, Manual, Beige.
1987 744GLE, Manual, Green.
1991 960 3.0 24v, Auto, Silver.
1994 940T Wentworth, Auto, Blue.

pbrownbigboy
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Joined: 31 October 2011
Year and Model: s40 2000
Location: england

Post by pbrownbigboy »

cheers bill

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